Dublin Zoo's newest arrival has come on strides and the adorable baby elephant recently discovered her feet and trunk.

The Asian elephant calf was born on September 19 to proud mum Asha following a 22-week gestation period.

The beautiful little calf seems to have fitted in well with the herd of eight Asian elephants in Dublin Zoo, which includes her dad, Upali.

Dublin Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new Asian elephant calf. Proud mum, Asha, gave birth to the healthy calf on Monday evening (19th September) after a 22 month gestation period. The calf is estimated to be just under 1 metre tall and weighs approx. 70kg.

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Sharing a video of her progress online, Operations Manager Gerry Creighton, beamed: "Our newest arrival has just found out she has feet and a trunk, happy little calf."

Weighing around 70kg when she was born, she seems to have grown after coming in at just under 1 metre last month.

Dublin Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new Asian elephant calf. Proud mum, Asha, gave birth to the healthy calf on Monday evening (19th September) after a 22 month gestation period. The calf is estimated to be just under 1 metre tall and weighs approx. 70kg.